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How Long Should Brake Rotors Last?

Reader Question Hi, I read this article and have a follow up question please. How long does a typical brake rotor last? […]

Posted in: Brakes

What Is An Auto Insurance Betterment?

Reader Question Hi Austin, how are you today?  I am a newsletter reader of yours and your last email about being prepared […]

Posted in: Auto Insurance

Hail Dent Remover – How to Remove Hail Dent From Car

Reader Question Hey there Austin. What is a good repair kit for hail dents? Don Hey there Don We don’t get much […]

Posted in: Exterior Care

Jeep Cherokee Will Not Start – No Click – Nothing

Reader Question Mr Davis , I have a Jeep Cherokee I had for about 6 yrs. I’ve had everything fixed on it […]

There is Blue Smoke Coming From My Car Tailpipe

Reader Question There is blue smoke coming from my car only when it idle when I stand at a stop light and […]

Posted in: Exhaust Smoke

Mazda 323 Seems to Idle Rough and Dies Sometimes

Hello Mr.Davis I have a 323 Mazda 1987 at present I have a problem. When I start the car it is idling […]

Posted in: Running Problems

My GM Car Will Not Start – Security Warning Light On

Reader Question When I turn the key on my 1998 Chevy Lumina it seems everything is dead. No clicking or anything. I […]

Posted in: Won't Start Issues

What Will Help Improve My Fuel Economy?

Reader Question Hi Austin, been a reader of your site for many years now and I have a question for you. I […]

Posted in: Fuel Mileage

High Gas Prices – How To Increase Fuel Mileage?

In a world where gasoline prices at the pumps are at record heights, there are con artists who will take advantage of your desire to get more miles to the gallon. Recently there have been a flood of consumer products on the market claiming to boost your vehicle gas mileage, but very few of them actually work.

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Chevy Uplander Transmission Shifting Problems

Reader Question Our 2005 Chevy Uplander has approx 105k on it and we are starting to have transmission issues. The vehicle is […]